Outbike Australia

10/06/2026

We asked AI about our Gulf to Gulf event. AI’s response is a bit of a beat up with a lot of scary adjectives we wouldn’t choose. We reckon it’s actually quite achievable with reasonable preparation.
See what you think? Read on…
Comments from past riders especially welcome.
Please note entries are now open for 2027!

AI Overview
Australia's Gulf to Gulf (G2G) bike ride is widely considered one of the nation's premier endurance challenges.
Traversing approximately 2,200 km across the rugged outback from Port Augusta to Karumba, it forces riders to survive extreme heat, unpredictable flooding, brutal winds, and prolonged isolation. (sources) Desire Lines Cycling Club +3
The G2G is a formidable endeavor that tests human limits in several ways: Hostile Terrain: Riders traverse the famous Birdsville Track, battling harsh outback corrugations, deep sand dunes, and the unforgiving desert sun. (sources) Outbike Australia +2
Severe Elements: Participants often face punishing headwinds, high temperatures, dense fly swarms, and rough, remote tracks. (sources) Outbike Australia +2
Extreme Isolation: The expedition spans 30+ days, requires a month of remote bush camping, and features very limited phone and internet reception. (sources) crazyguyonabike.com +2
Logistical Complexity: Because the upper Birdsville Track can sometimes close due to sudden flooding, routes often have to be incredibly adaptable. (sources) crazyguyonabike.com
While other events like the 14,200km Great Southern Country tour take riders around the entire perimeter of the continent, the Gulf to Gulf bisects the unforgiving heart of the country, acting as a grueling, month-long homage to the continent's harsh realities. (sources) YouTube·EF Pro Cycling +1
You can find official details, itineraries, and registration information for the next event via Outbike Australia.

02/06/2026

There’ll be no Port of Betoota Rail Trail if Bruce has his way!

ERROL PARKER | Editor-at-large | Contact A local old codger has confirmed he is willing to die to prevent the old Port of Betoota Rail Line be transformed into a "rail trail". Bruce Hall, a retired school teacher from the Port of Betoota, told The Advocate that it was a dark day

24/05/2026

When Goyder Lagoon floods, the upper part of the Birdsville Track is out of action for months.
Fingers crossed that next summer isn’t so wet in the Diamantina, Eyre and Georgina catchments so our 2027 G2G can ride all the way!

22/05/2026

ASCP Day 14. Arrived Coober Pedy with a nice tailwind. Well done riders. Well done team.
‘Done and Dusted!’

22/05/2026

ASCP Day 13. Final night. Camp oven damper was a hit.

21/05/2026

ASCP Day 13. Arckaringa Stn to Algebullcullia Ck 75km. Cool today, some thin cloud and a helpful NE breeze. Lots of puddles on the road from 20-30mm rain a few days ago. Fab landscapes with grasses and saltbush covering the usual red gibber rocks. Tomorrow is the finale into Coober Pedy.

20/05/2026

ASCP Days 11-12. Yesterday did 120km along the Oodnadatta Track into Oodnadatta. Nice riding with next to no traffic. Today 97km along the Kempe and Painted Desert Roads. Lots of splashy creek crossings!
We’re back on the usual ASCP schedule. Riders did walks at Painted Desert. Now camped at Arckaringa Station.
More photos of these days to come!

18/05/2026

ASCP Day 10. Yesterday Day 9 rained lightly all day but we made it 120km over to the highway at Kulgera.
Packed up this morning onto the vehicles for a 2 hour relocation to Marla then set out on the Oodnadatta Track, notching 85kms to a bush camp and a delicious Mexican themed meal.
Tomorrow 120km to Oodnadatta and we’ll be back on course!

16/05/2026

ASCP Days 8-9. Most riders Covered 120km yesterday in cool, overcast, almost windless conditions on reasonable surfaces. Camped near Lambert Centre (Australia’s geographical centre) and two of the vehicles went out there early. Aiming for Kulgera 130km today in similar conditions. A few drops of rain and high humidity. A rain band has bypassed us to the north, while another has passed south of Coober Pedy. Tomorrow morning we’ll transport from Kulgera to Marla 180km down the highway then it looks ok for two days ride east to Oodnadatta then resume our usual tracks for the final three days via the Painted Desert to the Coober Pedy ‘finish line’!

15/05/2026

ASCP Day 7. Images from Mt Dare.